The 2026 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo will focus on technology and innovation when it opens at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 14–16 May 2026.
Co-located with the Collision Repair Expo, the event expects to attract more than 13,000 visitors across both shows over three days. Repco is the proud sponsor of the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo.
The expo will showcase technology solutions designed for modern workshops, including diagnostics equipment, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) training and calibration tools, workshop technology, and software solutions.
Education program targets skills development
A comprehensive education program will deliver technical training for technicians working across internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid and electric vehicles. The program will also include business management training for workshop owners and managers, covering productivity, workforce development, cost control and long-term sustainability.
The training component reflects the increasing complexity of modern vehicles and the need for workshops to adapt their technical capabilities and business operations accordingly.
More than 400 leading brands will present new product launches, live demonstrations and hands-on experiences across the exhibition floor. The event will showcase innovation in parts, accessories and workshop equipment representing the breadth of Australia’s automotive aftermarket.
The expo provides networking opportunities for suppliers, workshop operators, trainers and industry leaders from around the country during the three-day biennial event.
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) chief executive Stuart Charity said the expo will support the industry through a period of significant change.
“The automotive aftermarket is facing one of the most significant periods of transformation in its history,” Charity said. “The Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo brings the industry together to understand what’s coming and access the tools, training and expertise needed to remain future-ready.”
Registration for the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo is free for workshop owners, technicians and industry professionals. More information and registration is available at www.autoaftermarketexpo.com.au.
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